The Chicago Bears are adding a new face to the quarterback room with the signing of veteran journeyman Case Keenum to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Keenum has served as a journeyman quarterback throughout his career, which includes stops with the Houston Texans (2023-24, 2014, 2012-13), Buffalo Bills (2022), Cleveland Browns (2020-21), Washington Redskins (2019), Denver Broncos (2018), Minnesota Vikings (2017) and Los Angeles Rams (2015-16, 2014).
Keenum served as a mentor for Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud during his first two NFL seasons, and he'll now be another voice for Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, who will also benefit from new head coach Ben Johnson.
There's been plenty of reaction to Chicago signing Keenum to a one-year deal, where Bears fans are excited about a veteran presence joining the QB room while Vikings fans are wondering why their team wasn't able to bring him back to Minnesota.
NFL world reacts to Bears signing Case Keenum
This is solely another QB coach in the room type of move. Exactly what I wanted the Bears to do. This allows T Bag to remain the backup. I have heard Keenum specifically is an awesome presence to have in the room. This move makes a lot of sense https://t.co/aVIIdHznZu
— NOT Ashton Jeanty鈥檚 Agent (@TommyK_NFLDraft) April 3, 2025
Excellent move. Keenum will be great for not only Caleb, but Bagent as well. https://t.co/Ma3mya4nJW
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) April 3, 2025
Absolutely love this move. Not only does Caleb have a coach that knows what he's talking about, but he'll have a veteran to look to as well. https://t.co/IpbzxHzWRk
— Ryan Dengel (@RyanDengel) April 3, 2025
Great addition.
— Erik Lambert (@ErikLambert1) April 3, 2025
Tremendous locker room guy from all accounts. https://t.co/E6RylXIJ5N
Bagentmania might be through https://t.co/M3vrAyqUh2pic.twitter.com/qSWYFyBiyz
— Payton J. Havermann (@paytonisnotroll) April 3, 2025
Fully expect the Bears to have a good season. Already doing so many things better than last off season to support Caleb https://t.co/iBhwDceRSt
— Certified Big Baller 馃嵂馃尮 (@Austin_HQ) April 3, 2025
Case Keenum should serve as an additional coach as well for the Chicago Bears & Caleb Williams.
Keenum鈥檚 career P2S% is 14.9%. Which is above ...
